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Older Nest cameras are getting the Google Home app treatment

Google now unites all Nest cams from 2015 onward in the Home app for easier control.

Access advanced features like live streams via the Favorites tab, sync Nest cams with smart lights, and view feeds on Pixel Watch 3 or Google TV Streamer. Assuming you've already joined the Public Preview program, you can switch from the Nest app to the Home app and enjoy features like event and timeline video history, camera settings, and more all in one place, no app-hopping required, as per Google's community post. Users can also tap into advanced features like quick access to live streams through the Favorites tab, setting up automations to sync Nest cameras with smart lights, and viewing Nest camera feeds right on their Pixel Watch 3 or Google TV Streamer.

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